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Definitions

• the present invention relates to an air-aerosol dispersing apparatus, which can work on its own as well as in conjunction with an HVAC system.
• the present invention relates to a pre- selected solution mixed with pro-biotic bacteria that is released into the air.
• the release is by the atomization of a solution mixed with pro-biotic bacteria that can be added to the air via the HVAC system, directly into a room, or combinations thereof.
• Prior devices are deficient in they all lack the quantitative measurement and usage of a functional amount of pro-biotic bacteria.
• the present invention has an at least one airflow sensor configured to eliminate user input.
• the airflow sensor will activate the device, as it will sense airflows as a result of the operation of an HVAC system.
• the present invention includes a
• the present invention is a system and method configured for delivery of a measured and effective amount of a biologically functional solution into the air, HVAC system, or combinations thereof.
• a pro-biotic bacteria solution is atomized light enough and carried by the airflow and pressure differential in HVAC systems.
• the mist itself is a Stabiotic ®, which is a blend of pro-biotic bacillus strains of bacteria that have been stabilized and are also in spore form.
• Stabiotic ® is a blend of pro-biotic bacillus strains of bacteria that have been stabilized and are also in spore form.
• the adaptive device is configured for
• the device has interchangeable solutions so that the user can change and refill the removable bottle.
• the device will perform without the user having to interact with the apparatus on regular basis and does not require it to be
• the present invention is configured to incorporate delivery with a solution container engineered to receive compressed air and directing the air in the container to impart a venturi effect into a closed chemical container that contains the delivery solution.
• a solution container engineered to receive compressed air and directing the air in the container to impart a venturi effect into a closed chemical container that contains the delivery solution.
• the active component is a Probiotic
• the atomized solution particles have a d90 average particle size distribution based on normal Gaussian curve of about 1.1 to 10 microns.
• Additional features include configurations with control
• the present invention can be configured as a portable device used in an office, bedrooms, camping, living rooms, automobiles, airplanes, and any indoor or outdoor location.
• the system is configured with a personal spray nozzle where one can spray onese1 f .
• the microcomputer interface is programmable with the ability to program the device to work by time / environmental condition. The system and method of the present invention will assist in fixing SBS - Sick Building Syndrome, by reducing the amount of bad germs in the building space, and by that increasing
• the system also has a sensor that checks not only the quality of germs in the air but also a sensor that senses the movement of air, so as soon as the HVAC system turns on, the device senses it and turns itself on accordingly to dispense mist, this way there is no wasted solution material. This also disables access liquids to be in the HVAC while not working, which would cause more bacteria, enables a better usage of material,
• the invention is a system for dispersing a solution comprising: a solution chamber having an inlet, an outlet, and a solution contained therein;
• an air inlet configured for imparting venturi effect on the solution in the solution chamber
• At least one actuator associated with a pressurized air inlet source; whereby, upon actuation, said pressurized air atomizes the solution and forces the atomized solution though the outlet.
• the solution contains at least one active material containing at least one of a medicament, probiotic, nutraceutical , or combinations thereof.
• the venturi configuration includes air inlet and outlets to impart venturi effect on the solution.
• the system actuator is a manually operated actuator, automated actuator controlled by a programmable computer microprocessor, or combinations thereof.
• the system has at least one sensor
• the system can be configured with at least one airflow sensor operatively associated with the actuator.
• the system has an outlet that directs atomized solution into an HVAC system into one of HVAC system inlet, HVAC system airflow duct, or combinations thereof.
• the present invention also includes a method for delivering atomized solution, said method comprising the steps of: providing a system as disclosed herein;
• the method includes solution in the chamber containing at least one active component.
• Active component include, but are not limited to a medicament, probiotic, Nutraceutical (whereby Nutraceutical includes, but is not limited to, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic materials/remedies and the like), or combinations thereof.
• the method further includes the steps of measuring the interior volume of a room, calculating a desired final concentration of the atomized solution in said room and configuring the actuator to atomize for a calculated time period based on said desired final concentration.
• the actuation is initiated based on interior environmental conditions.
• the method further comprises the step of measuring bacterial growth before and after delivery of the probiotic for a calculated time period based on said desired final concentration results in a bacterial growth measurement below about 100 fungal counts CT/cm2.
• FIG 1 is a front view of one embodiment of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention in the standing position.
• FIG 2 is a side view of one embodiment of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention in the standing position thereof .
• FIG 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention in the standing position thereof .
• FIG 4 is a top view of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention in the standing position thereof.
• FIG 5 is a perspective view of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention with air sensor accessory and hose.
• FIG 6 is a perspective bottom view of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention with airflow sensor accessory and hose in the wall mounted position thereof.
• FIG 7 is a front view of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention with main compartment removed in the wall-mounted position thereof.
• FIG 8 is a side view of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention with main compartment removed in the wall-mounted position thereof.
• FIG 9 is a front cut view of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention with compartment removed in the wall-mounted position thereof.
• FIG 10 is a side view of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention with main compartment removed in the wall-mounted position thereof.
• FIG 11 is a front cut view of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention with main compartment and base removed in the wall-mounted position thereof.
• FIG 12 is a perspective view of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention with one lid and base removed in the wall mounted position thereof.
• FIG 13 is a perspective view of the dispersing apparatus of the present invention with main compartment removed in the wall- mounted position thereof.
• FIG 14 is demonstrative of an interior floor plan of the present invention with sensors positioned in HVAC ductwork and interior rooms .
• FIG. 15 is a graph demonstrating biological measurements before the system and method of the present invention are used.
• FIG. 16 is a chart with the data points from figure 15.
• FIG 17 is a graph demonstrating biological measurements after the system and method of the present invention are used.
• FIG 18 is a chart with the data points from figure 17.
• FIG. 19 is a graph demonstrating biological measurements on filter number 2 before the system and method of the present invention are used.
• FIG 20 is a chart with the data points from figure 19.
• FIG. 21 is a graph demonstrating biological measurements on filter number 2 after the system and method of the present invention are used.
• FIG 22 is a chart with the data points from figure 21.
• solution dispersing apparatus as seen in FIG 1, is configured atomize a solution having at least one active component and release the atomized solution into the air.
• the dispersing apparatus may be made, but not limited to, a variety of materials such as metals, plastics, woods,
• apparatus 200 in one configuration, will stand vertically on flat surfaces such as floors, counter tops or others, by placing it on base 26.
• apparatus 200 has liquid compartment cap 20 incorporated onto main body 22 having a solution outlet 24.
• base 26 is configured to recharge a battery contained within main body 22.
• FIG 2 is demonstrative of an embodiment in which apparatus 300 has horizontal wall mount 28 incorporated onto main body 22.
• the apparatus further includes an instant mist release button 30 and a data port or sensor cable socket 32.
• apparatus 300 is configured for manual delivery of atomized solution as well as automated or computer controlled delivery via transmission of delivery commands to the actuator via port 32.
• solution container 400 has solution container window 34 incorporated thereon whereby a user is able to view liquid level of delivery solution contained within solution container 400.
• system 600 includes liquid compartment cap 20 incorporated onto main body 22 in which a solution outlet 24 is configured therewith.
• horizontal wall moun 28 is included.
• System 600 further includes a data port or sensor cable socket 32 configured to receive sensor cable 36 with sensor cable connector 42.
• a solution nose 38 connected to outlet 24 at connector 44 directs atomized solution in a desired direction.
• Main body 22 is constructed to include an interior cavity cap in which components are housed.
• system 600 further includes at least one sensor 106 and sensor AC/HVAC clip 108.
• a movable tab 128 is included.
• One non- limiting example tab 128 as a nylon tab that moves when there is air flow so Fig. 6 movement sensor 54 sees the nylon moving, and could cause the device to turn on whenever AC is in operation,
• system 700 includes main body 22 having a first release button 46 for battery compartment air intake 48, a data connector 50, a second release button 52 for accessing the cavity holding solution chamber. Also present are movement sensor 54 operatively associated with movable tab 128 and. chemical
• apparatus 700 includes ATP Sensor 130
• a liquid or solution chamber 56 has anti liquid stopper 58 associated therewith.
• Solution hose 60 is associated with fan 62 for moving atomized solution.
• the configuration further includes a battery compartment 64 and an air compressor 66 configured to receive inlet from air intake 68.
• system 900 is configured with venturi chamber 70 operatively associated with internal sensor 92 and access liquids hose 96 whereby outlet hose extends from chamber cavity 98 that is sealed with chamber cavity 72.
• FIG 9 is section view along lines 9-9 from FIG 8 and
• Battery compartment 64 houses battery 88 and connector cable 84 extends outward from compartment 64 and connect to circuit board 82.
• Air compressor 66 is
• Compressor outlet hose 104 is connected to Venturi chamber 70.
• Venturi chamber 70 has contained therein a reverse Venturi connector 76 and a reverse Venturi 78.
• Outlet hose 104 connects at Venturi 80 and reverse Venturi hose 74 connects solution chamber 56 with reverse Venturi 78.
• FIG 10 shows the outside of system configuration 1100 anti- liquid stopper valve 86 associated with and a liquid stopper 58 and outlet hose 60.
• FIG. 11 is a cross section along lines 11-11 from FIG 10 whereby a configuration 1200 anti-spill hinge 40 configured with anti- liquid stopper valve 86 positioned between liquid chamber 56 and outlet hose 60.
• Fig. 12 demonstrates a particular configuration 1300 whereby battery compartment 64 has finger grips 94 for grasping and removing cover.
• FIG 13 demonstrates a configuration 1400 whereby instant release actuator 90 and sensor connector 92 are positioned to actuate air to cavity 98.
• actuator 90 and sensor 92 it is contemplated that any particular configuration includes either one or both of these features.
• the system and method does not include the biological, chemical, or airflow sensors.
• FIG 14 is floor plan arrangement 1500 whereby sensors are positioned either within HVAC duct 126, or a room sensor 118 is positioned with in the interior volume of an indoor room.
• HVAC duct 126 is connected to AC or air handler 124.
• First sensor 110 is positioned in or near first AC air vent 112
• second sensor 114 is positioned in or near second AC air vent 116
• third sensor 120 is positioned in or near second AC air vent 122.
• the particular figure demonstrates each of the sensors, it is contemplated that the number of sensors can be varied as desired in a particular configuration.
• the system and method of the present invention is unique in that sensors are configured to actuate itemization of a delivery solution based upon particularized measurements.
• the sensors are configured using the standard index of microbial air contamination (IMA) .
• IMA standard index of microbial air contamination
• the method quantifies the microbial flow directly related to the
• the index of microbial air contamination is based on the count of the microbial fallout on to Petri dishes left open to the air according to the 1/1/1 scheme (for lh, lm from the floor, at least lm away from walls or any obstacle) .
• the Sensor may cause the system to turn on / off according to the environmental condition result.
• the actuator initiates air into the solution container, and the solution is atomized by a venturi effect and exits the solution chamber. The atomized solution is then directed as desired from the assembly TESTING AND RESULTS
• the system and method of the present invention was tested using Probiotic solution as the atomizing solution. Initial swab tests were performed prior to delivering the atomized probiotic solution. The areas inside the test area were sampled and analyzed for existence of fungal
• Probiotic® which includes: Bacillus coagulans,
• Bacillus lentus Bacillus lichenij ormis , and Bacillus pumilus. All Grade One safety level according to
• FIGS 15 and 16 demonstrate quantified amounts of cladosporium and penicillium before use in the order of approx. 38,000 to 84,000 fungal counts in CT/cm2.
• FIGS 17 and 18 demonstrate after using an atomized probiotic delivered with the system and method of the present invention, the measurements dropped to NFD (no fungi detected) in 2 locations and 100 count/cm2 in the bottom right of the tested filter .
• FIGS. 19 and 20 demonstrate quantified amounts of cladosporium, alternaria, and aspergilus, before use in the order of approx. 40,000, 2,000, and 78,000 fungal counts in CT/cm2.
• FIGS 21 and 22 demonstrate after using an atomized probiotic delivered with the system and method of the present invention, the measurements dropped to NFD (no fungi detected) .
• the present invention be configured to program the unit at initialization based on size of space (cubic volume) and initial level of contamination
• the present invention is suitable for use with such testing.
• the present invention is unique in that the mechanical process of solution atomization uses the Venturi effect .
• the present invention requires care with the 2 venturi channels in order to make it working as you have to have 2 narrow
• venturi components must be very narrow in diameter
• the present invention configures the system for easily replacing a sophisticated cartridge that has this mechanism built in in every cartridge that make it easier for replacement.
• the solution cartridge has the nebulizer siting in a cap holder of the cartridge - a fixed part that never to be replaced.
• connection is achieved by very accurate mechanism that ensure that the sliding cartridge meets its matching pipe by touching which requires accuracy to level of more than 1/10 mm
• the present invention is a mechanical improvement of the Venturi system for the consumer market, indirectly creating very
• system and method of the present invention be used for the wide administration of an inhaled medicament, for example, a hospital has an outbreak of a bacterial infection, and an antibiotic can be atomized and distributed throughout the entire building.
• the method of delivering solution according to the present invention requires consideration of solution concentration, air volume of the room or rooms

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